Description
Draw Mary of Bethany Anointing Jesus – Bible Drawing Activity Worksheet (Mark 14:3)
Help children explore an inspiring story of love, worship, and devotion with this Draw Mary of Bethany Anointing Jesus worksheet. Based on Mark 14:3, this creative Bible activity invites kids to complete the scene by drawing the people in the room and illustrating their different reactions as Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume from an alabaster box.
Perfect for Sunday school, homeschool Bible lessons, Christian classrooms, and children’s ministry, this printable encourages children to think deeply about the story while expressing their creativity through drawing.
What’s Inside This Worksheet
This Bible drawing activity encourages children to use their imagination while learning an important lesson from Scripture.
The worksheet includes:
- A partially illustrated scene featuring Mary of Bethany kneeling before Jesus with the alabaster box.
- Large blank drawing space for children to complete the room and add other people from the story.
- Creative drawing prompt encouraging kids to illustrate the different reactions of those present.
- Bible reference: Mark 14:3 for easy connection to Scripture.
This open-ended activity helps children visualize one of the most meaningful acts of worship recorded in the Gospels.
Why This Worksheet Is Great for Kids
Creative Bible activities help children connect emotionally and spiritually with Bible stories.
Kids will:
- Learn about Mary of Bethany’s act of worship and devotion.
- Understand the significance of the alabaster jar of perfume.
- Explore themes of love, sacrifice, generosity, and honoring Jesus.
- Develop creative thinking and storytelling skills.
- Strengthen fine motor skills through drawing and illustration.
This activity also encourages thoughtful discussion about giving our best to God and responding with love and gratitude.
How to Use This Worksheet
This printable works well as part of a Bible lesson or discussion.
Suggested lesson plan:
- Read Mark 14:3 together, along with the surrounding verses for additional context.
- Discuss the story and why Mary chose to anoint Jesus with expensive perfume.
- Invite children to draw the room, the disciples, and other guests who witnessed the event.
- Encourage them to show different emotions through facial expressions and speech bubbles, illustrating how people reacted.
- Talk about the lesson that true worship means giving our best to Jesus with love and humility.
This worksheet is perfect for:
- Sunday school lessons
- Homeschool Bible curriculum
- Christian classroom activities
- Children’s church
- Holy Week and Easter preparation lessons
- Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- Bible journaling and creative worship activities
This Draw Mary of Bethany Anointing Jesus worksheet offers children a meaningful way to engage with one of the Bible’s most powerful stories of worship. By completing the scene themselves, kids can better understand Mary’s devotion and reflect on how they can honor Jesus in their own lives.
